Crime, Law and Justice

November 3, 2017 9:38 AM

White House locked down, 1 in custody

The White House is on lockdown and one person is in custody Friday morning after reports of "suspicious activity" along the North fence line of the 18-acre complex.

by The Associated Press

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November 3, 2017 8:48 AM

Female lawmakers allege harassment by colleagues in House

The incidents occurred years or even decades ago, usually when the women were young newcomers to Congress. They range from isolated comments at one hearing, to repeated unwanted come-ons, to lewd remarks and even groping on the House floor.

by The Associated Press

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November 3, 2017 8:14 AM

Miss Peru contestants startle Peruvians by sharing stats on gender violence

October saw several high profile cases of violence against women in Peru. So the beauty pageant decided it was time to speak up. How did Peru react?

by Elda L. Cantú

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November 3, 2017 4:00 AM

As mental health calls rise, MN police training takes on vital role

Of the 14 Minnesotans shot and killed by police in 2016, six were in a mental health crisis. Some departments now are using actors and role playing to help teach officers de-escalation techniques.

by Manda Lillie

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November 2, 2017 4:33 PM

White supremacists share bomb-making materials in online chats

Chat logs made available to ProPublica show talk of mass killings and the recipes that could be used to carry them out.

by ProPublica Staff

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November 2, 2017 2:32 PM

Manafort attacks special counsel's case as 'embellished'

In a court filing Thursday, attorneys said Manafort, who led Trump's campaign for several months last year, has done nothing wrong and doesn't pose a risk of fleeing the country.

by The Associated Press

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November 2, 2017 12:08 PM

Police: Student put body fluids on roommate's belongings

A white Connecticut college student has been charged with smearing body fluids on her black roommate's belongings, and police are saying it was a bias crime.

by The Associated Press

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November 2, 2017 11:50 AM

Police capture suspect in deadly Walmart shooting in Colorado

A day after three customers were shot dead inside the suburban Denver store, authorities arrested the suspected gunman.

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November 2, 2017 11:17 AM

Settlement pending in Ventura's case against 'Sniper' author

Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura and the estate of "American Sniper" author Chris Kyle are apparently working toward a settlement in a years-long defamation case.

by The Associated Press

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November 2, 2017 10:22 AM

Crystal cops cleared in shooting of man in park

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said the use of deadly force was justified in shooting Khaleel Thompson, whose mother acknowledged he was dealing with mental health problems. Thompson survived.

by MPR News Staff

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